Mediterranean varieties do well in  the rolling hills of of the Orange region in Central West, New South Wales. From 24 year old Barbera vines. Winemaker is Jeff Byrne.

Angullong, Fossil Hill, Barbera, Orange, 2023

Raspberry jelly crystal, meaty ferrous depth, cocoa, blood orange, nettle, black cherry, cassis, dust, leather and tobacco. There’s a brightness that sits high above the dark fruit. Flesh and width, black olive to off set a little juicy raspberry and cherry fruit to firm tail. Fine acid and tannin balance to provide instant attractiveness.

RRP: $30
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 91/100

Wine sample courtesy of Angullong and Define Wine